Julian is located in the beautiful Cuyamaca mountains. Get away from the hectic rush of city life⦠discover the charms of Julian. Julian has so much to offer in the way of sites and activities. Fresh air and beautiful scenery abound in our area. Hiking trails, Parks and old-fashioned buildings. Enjoy a History Hunt through town, or simply enjoy a self-guided History Walk.
Julian also features a number of events throughout the year. There is always a reason and a season to visit Julian. We truly do enjoy all four seasons in our mountain town. Julian has long been revered as a special place. It is, of course, a way to escape the city noises and fast pace. Julian moves a bit slower. We encourage you to take it all in, slow down and enjoy the fresh air and friendly people. Depending on the day of the week that you visit, Julian can be seen in different ways.
During the week you can follow our self-guided history walk. Shop our local stores and enjoy our local fare at one of our many restaurants. You can enjoy a hayride, climb a rock wall, check out two local hard cider tasting rooms. Any day of the week in our area you can find just the right hike for you and your crew. From a casual, sight-filled stroll at Lake Cuyamaca to the challenge of Volcan Mountain.
Gold mine tours are also available, daily. Museums and art galleries are also found in Julian. We encourage you to venture off Main Street and check out unique shops and eateries. Wynola, just three miles west of Julian, boasts restaurants, antiques, and activities. No trip to Julian is complete without a visit to Lake Cuyamaca.
It is a lovely little lake with boat rentals, fishing, and views of our beautiful, natural environment. You can even enjoy lunch overlooking the lake. As you can see, there are many ways to enjoy Julian. We hope you find these and even more to make your visit an enjoyable one. From a casual stroll around Lake Cuyamaca , to the challenge of Volcan Mountain , there is something for every level in our area. We encourage you to explore the amazing natural opportunities in our area.
